Some common blasting media are listed below.
All media have benefits and drawbacks such as
quality of surface finish, abrasive life, and toxicity.
Precautions you must take to prevent environ-
mental damage or personal injury to your respira-
tory system.
Steel Type Media
This aggressive abrasive creates a rough fin-
ish that accepts paint well. The abrasive is very
durable and has a long life; however, it MUST be
kept very dry to prevent rusting.
Alumina Type Media
This multi-purpose abrasive creates a smoother
finish than the steel media, but has a shorter life
span. Less of the workpiece surface is removed
with this more forgiving abrasive.
Glass and Garnet Type Media
Typically, this abrasive works well on soft metals
and to address surface issues with equipment
parts where tolerances cannot be affected. The
life of this abrasive is limited and not well suited
for repetitive recycling.
Sand Type Media
This abrasive is easy to find and gives an average
finish that is acceptable for most projects. Sand
has a good recycling life and is economical.
Other Types of Media Available
Plastic beads, ground peanut shells, ground corn
cob, sodium bicarbonate, and wheat starch.
Grizzly Blasting Media
G6535:
15 lbs. Aluminum Oxide 220 Grit.
G6536:
15 lbs. Aluminum Oxide 120 Grit.
G6537:
15 lbs. Aluminum Oxide 60 Grit.
G6538:
15 lbs. Glass Bead 50-Micron Grit.
Maintenance
1.
DISCONNECT THE BLAST GUN FROM
THE AIR SUPPLY.
2.
Clean all parts with warm soapy water and
dry completely.
3.
Look for leaking seals and fittings, a worn col-
lection bag, and cracked or worn out parts.
4.
Only replace worn or damaged parts. Do not
attempt to repair or modify this tool.
Sandblasting presents a real hazard of silicosis and other lung contamination injuries! These
injuries are permanent and can get worse over time. If you use sandblasting equipment without
the proper headgear, eye protection, and respirator, your lungs and eyes may become irreversibly
contaminated. DO NOT use this sandblaster unless you know how to use it, protect yourself
correctly, and keep all unprotected bystanders away. For latest types of protective equipment and
acceptable respirator types, contact your local OSHA or NIOSH office.
Operation
1.
PUT ON YOUR SAFETY GOGGLES,
NIOSH
APPROVED
RESPIRATOR, AND GLOVES.
2.
Install the required pattern nozzle and fill the
can with the required media. Refer to
Grizzly
Blasting Media
on this page.
3.
Set the air supply regulator between 60-100
PSI.
4.
Secure the workpiece, connect the blast gun to
the air supply, and start the air compressor.
5.
Place the blast gun and pattern nozzle firmly
against the workpiece and begin sandblasting.
Never point the gun at yourself or others
during use or when making adjustments.
Tip:
Begin work at a low air pressure setting
to avoid excess peening on the workpiece,
then experiment with different pressures and
media to gain practical experience. Always
keep your sandblasting media moisture-free,
otherwise, the blast gun may frequently clog.
If you need help with your sandblasting kit,
call our Tech Support at: (570) 546-9663.